Sara Hodes

(301)-500-6414 | sarahodes99@gmail.com | Chevy Chase, MD

EDUCATION
Boston University, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Expected graduation May 2022
GPA 3.85 Dean’s List Fall 2018, 2020 Spring 2020,2021

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Practicum Placement, Mason-Rice Elementary School, Newton, MA 5th Grade
Daily Student Teaching September- December 2021
 Led two takeover weeks where I planned and taught lessons everyday
 Developed relationships with students, learning about their academic strengths and areas of
growth as well as students’ interests, all of which was included in teaching students based on
their individual needs
 Observed by a supervisor for Boston University as well as my cooperating teacher who
provided feedback to help grow as an educator

Pre-Practicum Placement, Hook Elementary School, Chelsea, MA 3rd Grade

Weekly Visits February 2021-April 2021
 Taught two lessons to the whole class, one social studies lesson on the geography of the 12
colonies and one language arts lesson on adjectives
 Led small group activities such as read alouds and writing workshops
 Supported and communicated with supervising practitioner before, during, and after class
time to plan and make changes to lessons for individual student needs

Pre-Practicum Placement, Winship Elementary School, Boston, MA 4th Grade

Weekly Visits January 2019-April 2019
 Worked with cooperating teacher to manage the classroom during lessons
 Helped students one-on-one with reading and math skills
 Helped to establish classroom routines and rules

Language Arts Tutor William Monroe Trotter Innovation School, Boston, MA 3rd Grade
Weekly Visits January 2021-April 2021
 Developed and taught a Writing Workshop mini-lesson focused on dialogue
 Conferenced weekly with one third grade students to provide support for writing
personal narratives

Science Tutor William Monroe Trotter Innovation School, Boston, MA 2nd Grade
Weekly Visits January 2021-April 2021
 Developed and taught an inquiry lesson focused on melting ice and heat transfer through
zoom having students use at home items
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 Led weekly scientific explorations of states of matter and insects with a group of three
second-grade students

Social Studies Tutor William Monroe Trotter Innovation School, Boston, MA 4th Grade
4 visits February 2021-April 2021
 Led exploration on tenements, the Salem witch trials, and the bill of rights with a group of 3-
4 fourth-grade students
 Worked collaboratively with classmates and professor to design and modify lessons
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Loft, Rockville, Maryland
Sales Associate May- August 2021
- Exhibited customer service on the phone and in store
- Worked with a team of sales associates to maintain a clean and organized store and push
product
- Multi-tasked helping customers, answering phones, and packing product to be shipped out
Boston University Admissions, Boston, MA
Tour Guide October 2019- Present
- Lead a group of 20+ prospective students and families through Boston University’s campus
- Able to answer questions about student life and different aspects of each school within the
University
Boston University Instructional Material Center, Boston, MA
Media Assistant September 2018-November 2020
- Assist with minor technology issues ranging from personal computers to classrooms
- Account for all technology by documenting when items are rented out by students
- Operate in a flexible and adaptable environment; working through technology issues as they
may arise
Capital Camps & Retreat Center, Waynesboro, PA
Camp Counselor June-August 2018, 2019
- Navigated challenging camper situations & communication with a team of 3+ co-counselors
- Managed day-to-day experiences & well-being of 15+ campers
- Planned and ran programs to engage campers

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE/AFFILIATIONS
Volunteer, Boston University Student Volunteers for Special Needs February 2018-December 2019
Volunteer, Bruins Foundation April 2019- April 2020
Member, Kappa Alpha Theta - Eta Chi Chapter Spring 2019 – Present
Panhellenic Counselor, Boston University Panhellenic Counsel October 2020- February 2021
Member, Boston University Panhellenic Honor Society April 2021-Present
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(301)-500-6414 | sarahodes99@gmail.com | Chevy Chase, MD

SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel, WordPress
Developed interpersonal skills and direction from past experiences